This novel mentions Plinius Ziegenhalss, a historian who discusses the peculiar pastime of crossword puzzles, and other artefacts of the Age of the Feuilleton. As a student, its protagonist wrote such poems as "After Dipping into the Summa Contra Gentiles" and "Soap Bubbles" as well as three stories, including one about a rainmaker in a society rul
This novel mentions Plinius Ziegenhalss, a historian who discusses the peculiar pastime of crossword puzzles, and other artefacts of the Age of the Feuilleton. As a student, its protagonist wrote such poems as "After Dipping into the Summa Contra Gentiles" and "Soap Bubbles" as well as three stories, including one about a rainmaker in a society ruled by women. The protagonist meets characters such as Fritz Tegularius, who is based on Friedrich Nietzsche, at Waldzell. Ultimately, the protagonist drowns after leaving Castalia, where he had been named master of the titular activity. For 10 points, name this Hermann Hesse novel about Joseph Knecht, a master of the titular game.
This novel mentions Plinius Ziegenhalss, a historian who discusses the peculiar pastime of crossword puzzles, and other artefacts of the Age of the Feuilleton.
The {Glass Bead} Game [or {Magister Ludi}; or {Das Glasperlenspiel}]